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Speaking of leading
“All of our schools will be dramatically impacted by the failure of the state to provide the promises of fair and equitable funding that was approved in the current state school funding program known as Proposal A. It is time for legislators to take action to solve the short-term problem by releasing all federal stimulus funds to fully fund schools in 2009-2010. At the same time, legislators must start immediately to develop a sustainable and reliable source of school funding.”
John Hill, superintendent of
Bullock Creek Schools in a guest commentary that appeared in the Saginaw News, 11-10-09.
School supporters to legislature: Do your job!
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Printer-friendly version (entire eLeader) - Legislative Update 11/13/2009
- Off The Record host Tim Skubik invited MASA Executive Director William Mayes to the OTR panel to discuss school funding, 11/13/2009.
- Nominate a program or practice by November 23rd for the MASA Winners’ Circle Award
- MASA Executive Board elections Petitions due February 1, 2010
- 2010 Superintendent's briefing book now available at discount!
- FCC proposes Web-safety education rules Under new guidelines, schools would be required to implement Internet safety programs
- Michigan earns Bs and Cs when it comes to reforming its education system and allowing for needed innovations
- Study links lead exposure to student achievement
- Pew Center study calls for structural changes to remedy states' fiscal hardships
- CTE Administrative Rules hearing, scheduled for November 17th. Your feedback is needed by Monday the 16th.
- Project ReImagine demonstration schools named. Congratulations to MASA members.
- MDE Memos: Have you kept up with your MDE memos?
- Success with Algebra II Course/Credit Requirements
Nov 2, 6, 13, 19
Webinar - School Improvement Framework Conference
Dec 1-2
The Lansing Center, Lansing - Infectious Disease Conference
Dec 9
MSU University Club, East Lansing - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools Symposium
Jan 14-16, 2010
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Lansing, MI 48917
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